The 400 or more cherry trees towards the southern end of the Park were planted in 1935 by the Guides Association in the shape of their emblem – a trefoil. These trees are now over 70 years old, are in decline and are gradually being replaced with new Cherry Trees
Cherry trees in Braidburn Valley Park
To celebrate the centenary of Girl Guiding 100 new trees will be planted this spring. On Saturday 27th Feb at 2pm over 100 Girl Guides will help plant some of the new trees.
The event will begin at 2pm at the main gate next to the traffic lights and a piper will lead the Guides to the planting site. Refreshments will be available in Greenbank Church hall after the planting and the event is expected to finish around 4pm.
Please come along and help,and be part of this historic event.
on 02 Feb 2010 at 10:29 pm
I would like to join in your tree planting activities, I have some friends who might also be willing to come if you have room for many people.
on 09 Mar 2010 at 9:09 pm
Some photos of the day are posted at http://www.braidburnvalleypark.org.uk/photos-braidburn-valley-park/trees/
on 02 May 2010 at 8:40 pm
1st May and the new trees are bursting into flower. The white flowered variety (Mount Fuji) towards the top of the hill are looking particularly spectacular.